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| swederick's Audio System | |
| IP Address: 74.90.141.162 | Last Update: March 06, 2016 at 10:05:39 |
| Amplifier: | VTL 225 MB's KT90 version with AudioCap Theta Caps, Amps run in triode-approximately 180 WPC Belles 450 - 200WPC Solid State amp for sub's |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | VAC CPA-1a MKIII with with "Signature" upgrade phono section |
| Speakers: | Merlin EXLIII-87db-Hovland Caps, Mundorf M Supreme resistors. HSU SW10 subwoofers with Deflex panels HSU active xover (Main speakers rolled off with 6db filter) Sound Dynamics RTS 3's |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Philips CD880 Sony XA3ES Oppo DV 980H |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI TNT with Series V Platter & Bearing, SDS, Graham 1.5T upgraded to 2.2 status with Ceramic arm wand, Sumiko Virtuoso DTI cartridge with Soundsmith RUBY "Single Crystal" cantilever and Nude "Optimized Contour" Contact Line Diamond rebuild. MMF 5 TT with Goldring cartridge (used with AMC integrated amp and RTS 3 speakers) |
| Other Source(s): | Tandberg 3001A Tuner, Tandberg TD20A open reel, Tandberg 3014, Nakamichi DR10 & DR3 Cassette decks, Channel Master roof antenna |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Garth Powell Sterling, and Queen Mother interconnects & GP Sterling speaker cables. Kimber 8TC Shotgun to SW10's Speltz "Anti-Cable" speaker wire on AMC and SD RTS-3's |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Furman PST 8D PC Monster HTS1000 PC CWD component rack Pangea Audio AC-9, AC-14, and AC-14SE Power Cords. |
| Tweaks: | HiFi tuning Fuses. Sub Dude platforms for SW's Homemade softstart components for VTL amps. (Variac & 30 amp relay to switch variac out of system when amps are brought up to full voltage.) |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 18 x 12.5 x 8 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | ASC Tube traps in corners and behind speakers ASC Tube Traps and bookcases behind listening seat. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Very eclectic tastes..Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk, Country, Experimental/Electronic, Ethnic. |
| System Goals/Comments: | To keep every component in the system operational at the same time. To find and use cost and performance effective tweaks, and primarily to listen to and enjoy music. |
| System Strengths: | Dynamic with excellent bass detail and extension, good midrange and highs, Good imaging & soundstaging. Good timing. Very musical overall. |
| System Weaknesses: | Nothing obvious enough for me to be concerned with. |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Oppo 980DH |
| Other HT Gear: | Sony Bravia 32" LCD |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Retired Photgrapher & Photographic Technician Military veteran-US Navy-Vietnam Vietnam Veterans of America Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign Collecting LP's |
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